Environmental Science and Geography

From exploring the science behind the worlds environmental crises to the spatial dynamics of human behaviours, our Environmental Science and Geography BSc will equip you with the subject-specific, practical and transferrable skills to drive positive environmental change within a wide variety of sectors.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Professional accreditation pathways are available<br/><br/><br/>- Top 20 for Geography (Guardian University League Table, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Applied learning opportunities embedded throughout the curriculum<br/><br/><br/>- Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability by choosing to spend a year gaining work experience <br/><br/><br/>Choosing our single honours degree in Environmental Science and Geography will allow you to develop skills and experience in two engaging and exciting subjects through an integrated programme of study.<br/><br/>Our accredited programme will enable you to integrate scientific knowledge with an awareness of social, economic and ethical issues, to tackle key environmental challenges such as climate change, sustainability, food security and conservation.<br/><br/>In Environmental Science you will explore the ecology, geology and chemistry disciplines that underpin the subject. You will develop an awareness of the nature, causes and scope of environmental, ecological and sustainability challenges and develop your professional skills in areas including fieldwork, programming and statistics.<br/><br/>The geography component of this programme will enable you to explore a variety of topics in physical geography. Our focus on climate change, global responsibility, sustainability, and the application of professional geographical skills to real-world situations will prepare you for a wide range of careers and for life as a responsible global citizen.<br/><br/>Building on the knowledge you have learnt in both subjects, you will progress to explore advanced topics in your second and third years of study. The programme will culminate with the opportunity to unleash your creativity and apply the techniques you have acquired throughout your studies by completing a final year dissertation in an appropriate area of environmental science or environment or sustainability.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. <br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. <br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.